After Su Ding sent the text message, she put away her phone.
She had to personally go to the Shao family that evening to understand the situation thoroughly and could not allow them to cause her endless trouble.
Just then, there was a knock on the office door.
"Ding Jie, someone is looking for you."
Hearing Xiao Ya's voice, Su Ding wondered who would come to the shop to look for her.
She stood up and opened the door, only to see that Xiao Ya's eyes were slightly red, as if she had been crying. "Xiao Ya, what's wrong?"
Zhang Xiao Ya shook her head and forced a smile. "It's nothing, Ding Jie. A customer is here to see you. She said her name is Xiao Yuan."
Su Ding's expression instantly showed surprise. She nodded. "Okay, you go and attend to your work."
After speaking, she walked towards the restaurant.
She saw Xiao Yuan sitting at a table in a trench coat, drinking a beverage. Seeing Su Ding, she smiled and waved at her. "Ding Ding, I'm here."
"What brings you here?" Su Ding sat down and asked curiously.
"I had some business to attend to in this area. Then I remembered you told me last time that the shop you opened was here, so I decided to come and try my luck. I didn't expect you to actually be here."
Xiao Yuan said with a smile, "Since I've found you, I might as well inform you that the film 'Huan' is officially starting production. I've discussed it with Wilson, and we've arranged to film your scenes separately and clear the set. The actors in the film won't say anything out of line."
"Around when?" Su Ding was quite satisfied with this arrangement.
"About a week from now, you'll officially join the cast to shoot your part. If everything goes smoothly, it might take a week to finish. How about that? By consolidating your shooting schedule, it won't interfere with your other activities. Am I being helpful?" Xiao Yuan said with a grin.
"Thank you, thank you! Lunch is on me today!"
Su Ding generously declared, and Xiao Yuan laughed heartily. "Then I'll gratefully accept your offer."
During their chat, Xiao Yuan also mentioned Shao Qingqing. "Oh, by the way, your paternal aunt, Shao Qingqing, right? She's also playing a role in this film. You'll have an acquaintance there, which might help you relax a bit."
Hearing Shao Qingqing's name, Su Ding felt a mix of emotions.
She had initially had a good impression of this aunt. She hadn't expected that she would also be involved in going to the Jin family behind her back today, which disappointed her.
However, after all, they were family, and she didn't want to say too much in front of Xiao Yuan.
"Mm, I know," Su Ding replied with a smile.
Xiao Yuan had other matters to attend to, so she took her leave after the meal.
In the afternoon, Su Ding went to a law firm to consult about property division for Wang Siwei.
The incident at the kindergarten had left Su Ding feeling troubled.
She felt deeply for Wang Siwei's experience, and to some extent, Wang Siwei's childhood deficiencies were related to her. Therefore, she felt obligated to help the child.
Su Ding discussed Wang Siwei's situation with the lawyer.
The lawyer began to analyze the case.
After about half an hour of discussion, Su Ding got up to leave. She would discuss these matters with Wang Siwei later. Now, it was almost time, and she needed to go to the Shao family's place.
However, just as she was about to exit the law firm, a familiar figure approached.
It was Liang Tian!
Su Ding was a little surprised. What was Liang Tian doing at the law firm?
A few days ago, she heard that Liang Tian and Xie Shanshan were doing live streaming sales and were reportedly doing well, keeping busy every day. How did she get into a lawsuit so quickly?
As Su Ding pondered, Liang Tian also spotted her.
Their eyes met. Liang Tian lowered her head flusteredly. After composing herself, she looked up and walked towards Su Ding with a smile.
"Miss Su, you're here too?" Liang Tian greeted her.
"Yes, I'm asking for a friend. What about you?" Su Ding asked.
Liang Tian smiled and said, "Haven't I just gone through a divorce? I'm having some disputes with my ex-husband, so I wanted to seek legal help to resolve them."
Su Ding nodded. Since it was a personal matter, she didn't feel it was appropriate to pry further.
They exchanged pleasantries for a few moments, and then Su Ding left.
By then, the sky had darkened, and many streetlights were illuminated.
As Su Ding drove towards the Shao family's residence, she passed a road in front of Ding Xia. From a distance, she saw a girl surrounded by two men, one on each side.
Furthermore, the girl's back seemed somewhat familiar.
Su Ding stopped by the roadside and observed from a distance. She realized the girl was none other than Zhang Xiao Ya, an employee from her shop.
But who were those two men?
She saw Zhang Xiao Ya getting into a car with the two men. The men didn't seem to be using any coercive methods.
Could it be a retaliation from Brother Leopard from last time?
Su Ding's heart sank. As she watched the car slowly drive away, worried about Zhang Xiao Ya's safety, she could only follow behind.